Candidate for comptroller questions budget for concurrent control. Controversy in evaluation for the position.

The candidate for Comptroller General of the Republic, César Aguilar Surichaqui, has sparked controversy by expressing his support for the government's proposed bill to reduce the budget allocated to concurrent control tasks. This stance contrasts with that of the current Comptroller, Nelson Shack, who has questioned this initiative arguing that it will not contribute positively to reducing corruption in the country. During his first interview as part of the evaluation process for the position of Comptroller General, Aguilar Surichaqui stated before the subcommittee chaired by Alejandro Cavero that he considers it unnecessary to allocate 2% of the budget to these control tasks, proposing instead a lower percentage, such as 0.5%. According to his words, the Comptroller's Office has not fully executed the budget allocated in previous years, raising doubts about the efficiency in resource management. The candidate pointed out that, despite budget increases in recent years, the Comptroller's Office has not achieved 100% budget execution, questioning the need to maintain the current level of funds allocated to concurrent control. This stance challenges Shack's vision, who has defended the importance of maintaining resources for these control tasks to combat corruption in the public sector. Aguilar Surichaqui also questioned the effectiveness of concurrent control actions carried out so far, suggesting the need to reassess their usefulness and efficiency. In this sense, he proposed the possibility of reforming or even eliminating this type of work if its effectiveness in the fight against corruption is not demonstrated. If appointed as Comptroller General, the candidate pledged to change the focus of the Comptroller's Office, proposing a more supportive role in assisting public officials in fulfilling their duties, rather than focusing solely on imposing sanctions. Aguilar Surichaqui emphasized the importance of establishing indicators that promote the achievement of public objectives, instead of prioritizing the quantity of sanctions imposed. The subcommittee responsible for evaluating Aguilar Surichaqui's candidacy decided to postpone the final vote to Monday, July 22, following the first session held on Friday, July 19. This process has been marked by intense debate on the role of the Comptroller's Office in the fight against corruption and the effectiveness of concurrent control measures in this area. The stance of the candidate for Comptroller General has generated mixed reactions among parliamentarians and the public, highlighting the importance and sensitivity of control tasks in a context where corruption remains a challenge to transparency and integrity in public management. The outcome of this selection process will be a milestone in determining the direction the Comptroller's Office will take in the coming years in its role of oversight and combating corruption in the country.